West Ham are weighing up a third bid for Stoke City midfielder Marko Arnautovic after the club’s second bid was rejected yesterday, reports the Evening Standard.
The Hammers initial bid of £15 million was rebuffed by the Potters earlier this week, and having returned with an improved offer believed to be in the region of £20 million yesterday, Stoke again rejected the offer.
The club are believed to be holding out for up to £25 million for the Austria international. Arnautovic handed in a transfer request at the start of the week, however Stoke are insistent they will not sell one of their prized assets unless the price is right.
West Ham are desperate to add strength to their forwards areas after a poor last campaign and a number of players having either left or set to leave the club, and Arnautovic has emerged as Slaven Bilic’s top target.
However, £25 million is a steep asking price for the Austrian, so here are three reasons why the Hammers should give up their pursuit of the Stoke City star …
